Easy - you just remove the sink/stove/fridge and water tank units and cabinetry. Bet you were hoping no one would say that... But in fact it's really not as bad as it seems. The Bentley book contains fairly adequate instructions, and I'm sure the procedure is documented here in the list archives somewhere. I'm pretty sure I remember seeing a very good description... As for gooping up the inside of the body panels, I recommend you take a look at http://bulley-hewlett.com/VWindex/ for a very thorough look at all the reasons for, and means of, insulating your van. The insulation, properly installed with a good, intact vapor barrier to keep moisture from the inside of the van from migrating into the fluff, will not trap moisture and will make the van quieter and more temperature stable. Coby Valley Wagonworks "Intimately acquainted with VW Vans since 1959" Volkswagen Bus, Vanagon, Westfalia and Eurovan Repair and Service Specialists 1535 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA 94933 Voice:(415) 457-5628 Fax: (415) 457-0967 http://wagonworks.com mailto:contact@wagonworks.com
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Hans Brouwer Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:00 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Inside panel removal & insulation?
Hi, How do you remove the inside panel behind the sink, stove, fridge, water tank area? I need access to this area to fix a rust problem. The body shop would like to spray a graphite based oil on the inside body panel (black sticky stuff)? Would this be a good thing? What is the purpose of the insulation between the above mentioned panel and the body panel? As far as I am concerned, it is a moisture trap and I would like to leave it out especially if I am going ahead and put that graphite rust inhibitor on it. Thank you in advance for the reply. Hans 86 Westfalia (being repainted, acid washed and all, mega bucks) Cumberland, Ontario |
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